Amazon employees working as Software Engineer 2 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 27 ratings. This is 16% lower than the average of Software Engineer 2 professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 2 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,480 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 2 at Amazon is $161,318 per year or $78 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $214,703 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,950 (25th percentile) and $187,552 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 28 salaries submitted by Amazon Software Engineer 2 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer 2 professionals typically earn between $68 and $90 per hour.
Software Engineer 2 professionals typically earn between $11,829 and $15,629 monthly.
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